An Inspirational Habit ?? ??

Hope you’ve had a good week. ??

One of the things I’ve been wondering about this week is why I always seem to have a podcast on during my dog walks….

I walk around 1.5 to 2 hours a day, and during that time, I’m almost always plugged into something – whether it's a tennis podcast or a business one.

I’m sure mindfulness experts would say that this isn’t a good idea.

They’d say I should be walking in silence, focusing on every step and being in the present moment.

And I get that. It makes a lot of sense.

However, I actually find that podcasts are my way of filling up rather than draining myself.

My podcasts;

Keep Me Company ??

Having a podcast on while I walk is a bit like having someone’s voice in my ear, keeping me company.

It energizes me, just like a good Zoom call or a meaningful phone conversation would. There's something comforting about it.

Learning On the Go ???

I love that I’m learning as I walk. I’m getting inspired and picking up new insights while doing something I’d already be doing anyway! It's like adding an extra layer of productivity to my day.

Making the Most of My Time ???

I’ve got to walk Lily anyway, whatever the weather! I feel like I’m ticking off two boxes at once—getting my daily exercise and feeding my brain at the same time.

New Ideas ??

I get a ton of ideas when I’m listening. The only downside is that I can’t always capture them!

If I were at my desk, I’d jot them down immediately, but on a walk you can’t do that.

Affirming What I’m Doing ?

Sometimes, I’ll hear something on a podcast and think, “OK, I’m doing that’ It’s great to get that confirmation that I’m doing the right things in my business, even if I don’t always realize it.

Filling My Well ??

Podcasts don’t deplete my energy—they fill me up. They bring me fresh perspectives, new knowledge, and a lot of joy! ??

Expanding My Digital Network?

When I listen to interviews, I often discover new people I want to connect with.

I often end up signing up for their newsletter, checking out their website, or even buying their book.

It’s like my digital world expands just through these walks and listens.

All these things—whether it’s the company, the ideas, the learning—are great reasons to carry on ‘dogcasting’ ??

What about you? Do you listen to podcasts??

?What are your favourites?

?Reply back and let me know.?

?I’d love to hear from you.

?Let me know!

?Have a wonderful week.?

Love from Sharon x ??

Sharon Gaskin is the Founder of The Trainers Training Company, Helping Freelance Trainers Create and Grow Successful Businesses.

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